Special Weather Statement 05/05/2025 15:42 for South Dakota areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 4:42PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2025 - 3:42pm
Expires: 
May 5, 2025 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 442 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southwest of Stoneville, or 39 miles southwest of Faith. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Meade County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Northern Meade Co Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD